Tottenham are favourites to sign player who can bring ‘balance’ to a midfield

Tottenham supporters would love what is being said about Johnny Cardoso after the midfielder delivered another classy display in the middle of the park to help Real Betis register a famous win over Real Madrid on Saturday.

Tottenham are favourites to win the race for Cardoso, with the North London club having a £21m option to sign the midfielder at the start of the summer window.

Over recent weeks, several outlets have claimed that Spurs are indeed planning on activating the option to buy Cardoso, with Ange Postecoglou said to be keen on bringing a new number six through the door.

Cardoso’s stock keeps rising with each outing for Betis and Spurs fans will be very excited to hear what is being said about the 23-year-old on the back of his showing against Madrid.

Johnny Cardoso hailed for bringing balance to Real Betis

Cardoso delivered another solid and composed display in the base of the Betis midfield and even found the back of the net on Saturday as Manuel Pellegrini’s men overcame Los Blancos 2-1 at home.

Mucho Deporte (as translated by Sport Witness) have lavished praise on the USA international for his performance, describing him as a ‘luxury’ to have in the middle of the park and discussing how he makes life so much easier for Isco.

The outlet says that Cardoso provided ‘balance’ to the midfield, proving crucial in helping the home side build attacks while also constantly putting out fires in front of the defence.

Pointing out that the midfielder had a pass completion rate of 87 per cent, blocked three shots and made five intercepts, the publication describes his contributions as ‘enormous’.

Cardoso might be the man to bring balance to Tottenham’s midfield

Tottenham’s squad is undoubtedly lacking one more midfielder who is adept at both winning back possession while also being competent in the build-up.